Policy Documents for csma Club Members
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Definitions we, us and our Liverpool Victoria Insurance Company Limited you, your and the policyholder The named individual(s) on the membership card agent your representative UK market value domestic partner UK residents (Section B2) a trained, professional motor mechanic/recovery driver or specialist service provider anyone acting with your authority the value for the relevant make and model as specified in Glass s Guide or recognised equivalent spouse or co-habitee at same residential address Mainland UK and Northern Ireland
Policy Summary for CSMA Club members This is a Policy Summary only and does not contain full details on the limits, conditions or exclusions of the insurance cover. For full details of the insurance cover, please read the Policy Document section in this booklet. Insurer This insurance policy is underwritten by Liverpool Victoria Insurance Company Limited. Type of cover Britannia Rescue is designed to provide breakdown and recovery assistance at home or on the roadside anywhere in the UK and if you travel to the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man or the Republic of Ireland. You can choose different levels of cover which means that not all of these benefits will apply to your policy. The level of cover you have chosen is shown on your membership card. Significant features and benefits Standard cover (see clause F1 in the Policy Document section) Roadside Assistance Recovery (to the destination you choose) Including your caravan or trailer Help in the case of theft or vandalism Relief Driver Significant or unusual exclusions or limitations Any caravan or trailer that is attached to your vehicle must be registered as owned by you, or a member of your household, and kept at your home address as shown on our records. Assistance is not available for Caravans and Trailers at the home address, at its usual place of storage (if not kept at home address) or within half a mile of these locations. If the only driver of the vehicle cannot continue a journey because of illness or injury a relief driver may be provided. 4
Significant features and benefits Comprehensive cover (see clause F2 in the Policy Document section) All cover offered under Standard cover plus Housecall Deluxe cover (see clause F3 in the Policy Document section) All cover offered under Standard cover plus Replacement car or help with overnight hotel accommodation European cover including cover before you travel, missed Motorail connection, transporting your vehicle home and loss of use of the vehicle while abroad Personal cover (see clause F4 in the Policy Document section) Your chosen level of cover is extended to any privately owned vehicle you or your domestic partner drive or travel in, within the UK, and any privately owned caravan or trailer that is attached to that vehicle Significant or unusual exclusions or limitations Services will only be provided within half a mile of your address if you have paid for Comprehensive or Deluxe cover. Housecall is for non start situations and not a home maintenance service. We would not expect to visit you for recurring faults. You must take up a hire car within 2 working days of the breakdown, have a valid driving licence with you, be aged 23 or older and have a valid credit card at the time the hire car is arranged. Any claims arising from a Deluxe policy which was not current within the 7 days immediately before a trip or an existing policy which expires before the end of your trip. We will only provide services if you have your Britannia Rescue membership card at the scene of the breakdown.
Significant or unusual exclusions or limitations applying to the whole policy (see section E in the Policy Document) Vehicles which were not roadworthy or were broken down before your membership began are not covered. Excessive or unreasonable use of the service. We may cancel your membership by sending 7 days notice by recorded delivery to your last known address. Vehicle changes must be permanent and are not reversible. The cost of all parts or supplies used or provided to you or for your vehicle. Any charges incurred because your vehicle is not carrying a legal and serviceable spare wheel. Any costs involved in moving your vehicle into a position where we can try to repair or transport it. Breakdown services for vehicles involved in sporting events (please see Policy Document section for further details). Vehicles involved in commercial activity. Reduction in the level of cover is not permitted during the policy period and can only be applied at renewal (see clause A6 of the Policy Document). We will not accept responsibility for any roadside help that we have not arranged. Any claims arising from speeding or alcohol / drug related incidents. Any fines, penalties, tolls or unclamping charges you have to pay. The cost of our agents time if having called us you employ someone else to repair or recover your vehicle. Period of cover The policy lasts 12 months. Our remuneration We will charge 5 for arranging new policies or for renewing policies. This is waived if paid for by continuous payment methods. Please see Policy Document section for further details. 6
Cancellation When you receive your policy documentation, you have 14 days in which to consider the cover provided. If the cover does not meet your requirements, you have the right to cancel the policy and receive a full refund as long as you have not used any of our services. You will need to return all your documents and any certificates to us within 14 days of receipt. Refunds will be made within 30 days of receipt of your request to cancel. If you wish to terminate the contract after this 14 day period, please contact us (see section A7 in Policy Document). How to make a claim If you wish to make a claim, please telephone us on the number shown on your membership card. Telephone lines are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The information you will need to provide us will include the policy number and the details of the breakdown including the position of your vehicle and the number of people with you. The booklet What to do if you breakdown sent with your welcome pack, contains full details. How to make a complaint If you have a complaint about your policy or the service you have received, please contact us by telephone on 01484 477514 (Monday-Friday 9am-5pm) where you can also request a copy of our internal complaints procedure. You may also write to us: The Quality Manager, Britannia Rescue, St George s Square, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire HD1 1JF. Please quote your Policy Number in all correspondence. If we cannot resolve the differences between us, you may refer your complaint to the Financial Ombudsman Service within 6 months of receiving our final response letter. The address is: Financial Ombudsman Service, South Quay Plaza, 183 Marsh Wall, London E14 9SR. Telephone: 0845 080 1800 or e-mail: complaint.info@financial-ombudsman.org.uk. What happens if we are unable to meet our liabilities? If we are unable to meet our liabilities to policyholders, you may be able to claim compensation from the Financial Services Compensation Scheme. The level of compensation differs depending on the type of cover: Compulsory insurance 100% of claim. Non-compulsory insurance 100% of the first 2,000 and 90% of remainder of the claim. Further information can be obtained from: Financial Services Compensation Scheme, 7th floor, Lloyds Chambers, Portsoken Street, London E1 8BN. Telephone: 020 7892 7300 or e-mail: enquiries@fscs.org.uk 7
Britannia Rescue Policy Document We aim to communicate with you in a manner that is clear, fair and not misleading. We are able to provide literature and communications in the following alternative formats: Braille, large print, audiotape. Should you require information on this product or service in any of these formats, please contact us. If there is anything you do not understand please ask for an explanation. Any alterations or amendment to the insurance contracts received by any means will not become effective until such changes are confirmed in writing to you. A. Important information Britannia Rescue is a registered trade mark and is a trading style of the Liverpool Victoria group of companies. Liverpool Victoria Insurance Company Limited (LVIC), registered in England and Wales No. 3232514 is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority, register number 202965. Registered address: County Gates, Bournemouth BH1 2NF. Tel: 01202 292333 You can check this information by visiting the Financial Services Authority website www.fsa.gov.uk/register or by contacting them on 0845 606 1234. You can also obtain a copy of the Insurance Conduct of Business Sourcebook (ICOBS) rules from the FSA website or by telephoning them on the above number. 1) Your responsibility We will carry out our role with due skill, care and attention. So it is important you understand that it s your responsibility to provide complete and accurate information to us when you take out your insurance policy, throughout the life of the policy and when you renew your insurance. It is important that you make sure all statements you make are full and accurate. Failure to disclose material facts or any inaccuracies in your answers may invalidate your insurance cover and could mean that part or all of a claim may not be paid. This obligation applies both at the start and throughout the period of all policies. Any changes must be disclosed immediately. You are advised to keep copies of documentation sent to or received from us for your own protection. 2) Data Protection Act and other related disclosure Liverpool Victoria Insurance Company Ltd is registered under the Data Protection Act and our registration number is Z7450594. You should note that it is a requirement of the FSA that we retain all documentation for a relevant period of time. All papers and documents we produce in the course of our work for you will remain our property apart from letters and reports sent to you. We reserve the right to destroy correspondence and other papers once we believe they need no longer be retained for legal reasons. 8
3) Confidentiality All personal information about you will be treated as private and confidential, and will only be disclosed to the appropriate insurance companies or regulatory authorities. You have the right to apply for a copy of your information from us, which we may charge a fee of 10. We will correct any information which is inaccurate. 4) Governing law jurisdiction The Courts of England shall have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any disputes (including claims for set-off and counterclaims) which may arise in connection with the validity, effect, interpretation or performance of the legal relationship established by this agreement or otherwise arising in accordance with this agreement. Unless you have confirmed in writing to us prior to the completion of any insurance contract, you will consent to submit irrevocably to the jurisdiction of the English Courts. 5) Termination Either party may end the Agreement by giving 7 days notice in writing. The termination of our Agreement shall not affect any provisions which either expressly or by implication survive such termination. This will apply to all transactions in the future including renewals and it will only be reissued if changes are made. 6) Reduction in cover Reduction in the level of cover is not permitted during the policy period and can only be applied at renewal. Any other changes, such as the removal of vehicles and/or Personal cover, can be made at any time by giving 7 days notice. If you have not used any of our services during the policy period we will refund the unexpired portion of the difference in premium. See clause A7 for reduction in cover at policy commencement. 7) Cancellations At policy commencement: When you receive confirmation of your policy, you have 14 days in which to consider the cover provided. If you are not satisfied, you may apply to us for a different policy or full refund of premium paid, which we will provide as long as you have not used any of our services. If you choose a different policy, we will adjust your premium to take account of this. 9
During the policy term: You may cancel your membership at any time by giving Britannia Rescue 7 days notice. If you have not used any of our services during the policy period we will refund the unexpired portion of your premium. If you wish to cancel your policy you can do so by contacting us at: Customer Services, Britannia Rescue, St George s Square, Huddersfield HD1 1JF Telephone: 0845 6405 858 (Mon-Fri 8am-8pm, Sat-Sun 8am-5pm) Email: memberservices@britanniarescue.com 8) If you want to make a complaint We are dedicated to providing you with a high quality service and we want to ensure that we maintain this at all times. A copy of our internal complaints procedure is available on request. If you feel that we have not offered a first class service, please contact us on 01484 477514 (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm) or in writing to: The Quality Manager, Britannia Rescue, St George s Square, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire HD1 1JF. Email: quality@britanniarescue.com We will do our best to resolve the problem. If you are still not happy after you receive our final decision you can refer the matter to the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) within 6 months of receiving our final response. You can contact FOS at the following address or on the following telephone number: Financial Ombudsman Service, South Quay Plaza, 183 Marsh Wall, London E14 9SR. Telephone: 0845 080 1800 Email: complaint.info@financial-ombudsman.org.uk 9) Compensation from the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) If we are unable to meet our liabilities you may be entitled to compensation from the FSCS. This depends on the type of business and the circumstances of the claim. Insurance advising and arranging is covered for 100% of the first 2,000 and 90% of the remainder of the claim, without any upper limit. Further information about compensation scheme arrangements is available from the FSCS. Further information can be obtained from: Financial Services Compensation Scheme, 7th floor, Lloyds Chambers, Portsoken Street, London E1 8BN. Telephone: 020 7892 7300 or e-mail: enquiries@fscs.org.uk 10
10) Our remuneration Arranging new policies Arranging renewal policies 5 this charge is waived for continuous payment methods (Direct Debit or Continuous Credit Card Authority) 5 this charge is waived for continuous payment methods (Direct Debit or Continuous Credit Card Authority). B. Introduction to Britannia Rescue policies 1) This Policy Documentation applies to all policies issued on or after 1st October 2008. 2) This policy is for UK residents only and entitles you, the policyholder, to our vehicle breakdown and recovery services within the United Kingdom and if you travel to the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man or the Republic of Ireland. We have set out the different standards of service which we provide in section F of this policy. The type of service which you will receive will depend on the amount of premium which you pay us. For instance, if you have paid the correct premium for Deluxe, we will extend the cover on your permanent named vehicle to the European countries as shown in section F3.3. 3) We will protect you against the cost of services within the policy period, shown on your Britannia Rescue membership card, for which you pay a premium. Unless you give us a future start date your cover begins from midnight on the day we receive a valid application form with your premium payment or for policies effected by phone, at midnight on the day of your call when payment has been validated. Cover for policies by our website will commence on confirmation from Britannia Rescue of a start date. 4) The policy only covers up to a maximum of 4 vehicles named by the policyholder unless you have paid an extra premium for Personal cover (see F4). 5) If you have elected to pay by one of the continuous payment methods, the policy is renewable annually on the commencement date notified to you in the original cover, unless you notify us prior to the renewal date that you wish to either alter the level of cover, or do not wish to renew. 6) We reserve the right not to invite renewal. 11
C. Vehicles 1) Vehicles and any caravan or trailer that is attached to your vehicle must be registered as owned by you, or a member of your household, and kept at your home address as shown on our records see point 6 with regard to caravan and trailer assistance (see F4 if you have paid an extra premium for Personal cover). 2) We will not provide services for vehicles if they are not registered with us. You must tell us immediately if you change your vehicle (see F4 if you have paid an extra premium for Personal cover). Vehicle changes must be permanent and are not reversible. 3) Vehicles must be in proper roadworthy condition and should be serviced and maintained in line with manufacturer guidelines and meet all legal regulations, including, if appropriate, having an MOT certificate. It is your responsibility to ensure that all vehicles are kept in this condition throughout the period of cover and we may ask for proof in the event of a dispute. The service does not cover vehicles which, in the opinion of the agent attending the vehicle, were not roadworthy or were broken down before your policy began. 4) Vehicles should not be more than 5.5 metres in length, 2.3 metres wide, 3 metres in height, or a weight when fully loaded of 3.5 tonnes (for Motorhomes see section C7). We will only cover vehicles over these limits if we have specifically agreed this with you, before your cover began. If appropriate you must always carry a legal and serviceable spare wheel. 5) Motorcycles We will offer help at the roadside, but if this fails, we will take your motorcycle to an acceptable destination, linked to your cover entitlement. 6) Caravans and trailers Your cover includes any caravan or trailer that is attached to your vehicle (this does not include help at the address that we have on our records or within half a mile of that address or the location at which your caravan or trailer is normally stored). Caravans and trailers should not be more than 8 metres in length (including A-frame) and fitted with a standard 50 millimetre ball coupling. We will only cover vehicles over these limits if we have specifically agreed this with you, before your cover began. If appropriate you must always carry a legal and serviceable spare wheel. 7) Motorhomes must not be more than 8 metres in length or a weight when fully loaded of 7.5 tonnes and must be a recognised make and model which has been coach-built for that precise purpose. We will only cover vehicles over these limits if we have specifically agreed this with you, before your cover began. If appropriate you must always carry a legal and serviceable spare wheel. 12
D. General conditions of service 1) You must make all requests for the breakdown service to our control centre immediately. We will not accept responsibility for any services or help that we have not arranged. 2) You or your representative must stay with the vehicle to make sure that the agent has access to the vehicle. Your representative must have your permission to drive the vehicle and authorise any necessary repair or other work, which will be at your expense. 3) We will try to repair your vehicle, or take it to a suitable destination, linked to your cover entitlement. We do not cover normal vehicle maintenance and will charge you for any services that are not covered by the policy you have purchased including all its conditions. 4) All our agents are required by law to adhere to regulations on drivers hours. If a recovery is needed this may result in the agent taking regular breaks or the need to operate a staged recovery where further agents are used to share the recovery. 5) In the event of a recovery our agent will unload the vehicle in a safe and appropriate place close to your chosen destination. For example, our agent will not unload a vehicle on a private driveway if there is insufficient space or obstacles which could make this difficult. 6) You must tell us if you are covered for services by any other insurance policy or can claim against another person. We may ask you to include our invoice in your claim against the other person or against your other policy to recover or reduce our costs. 7) It is your responsibility to make sure that any temporary repair that our agents carry out is followed immediately by any necessary permanent repair. We may ask for proof of repair in the event of a dispute. 8) In the event that your payment defaults, we will terminate cover forthwith and seek to recover all costs incurred in providing services to you. We reserve the right to refuse service in the event of payment default. 9) If we believe you have used the service excessively or unreasonably, for example, by not having permanent repairs done following a temporary repair carried out by an agent or due to lack of routine maintenance, we may cancel your Policy by sending 7 days notice by recorded delivery to your last known address. In these circumstances we may, at our discretion, refund the unexpired portion of your premium. 13
10) In the event that we have provided services which are not covered by this policy, for example we have attended a vehicle at your home address and the level of cover you chose did not include Housecall or we have provided spare parts to effect a repair for which settlement has not been made to the agent or supplier as specified in clause E1.3, we will send you an invoice for the amount due which should be paid within 30 days. 11) If you have given us false information on your application for cover, or given us incorrect information when you asked for help, for example the vehicle is not kept at your home address, does not meet all legal requirements or was broken down before cover was accepted you will have to pay all costs which we have had to pay as a result of your false or incorrect information. In such circumstances we reserve the right to terminate forthwith with no refund. 12) In the event of a road traffic accident we may ask you to contact your motor insurance company in the first instance to arrange recovery to ensure you receive your full entitlements. If assistance is not available for whatever reason, we will provide the services as shown under your cover entitlement. 13) We may only recover a vehicle from the scene of an accident if we have permission from the emergency services involved. 14) If there are any differences between the conditions in this Policy Document and any conditions our agents agreed over the phone or in person, these written Policy Conditions will apply. E. Service limitations and exclusions 1) We will not be responsible for providing the following: 1.1 The cost of any service outside the period of cover, or where we have not received the correct premium. 1. Services within half a mile of your address that we have in our records, unless you have paid for Comprehensive or Deluxe cover. 1.3 The cost of all parts or supplies used or provided to you or for your vehicle. You must pay all these costs to the agent or supplier. This includes: the cost of supplying and fitting windscreens; labour costs in removing and disposal of contaminated or incorrectly mixed fuel; and storage charges unless we have specifically covered them under your chosen level of cover. 14
1.4 Any charges incurred because your vehicle is not carrying a legal and serviceable spare wheel (this does not apply to motorcycles). 1.5 Any fines, penalties, tolls or unclamping charges you have to pay. 1.6 Accommodation or other expenses (for example, rail or taxi charges) that you or your passengers have to pay, unless we have specifically covered them under your chosen level of cover. 1.7 Any costs involved in moving your vehicle into a position where we can try to repair it or transport it. For example all charges for retrieving your vehicle from a ditch or field are your responsibility. 1.8 The full costs of our agent s time if, having called us, you employ another agent before our agent arrives to repair or recover your vehicle. However, if you phone us for help but you manage to get your vehicle going again, we may agree not to charge you for our agent s time if you contact our control centre immediately. 1.9 Breakdown services for vehicles involved in sporting events, including racing, pacemaking, speed testing, rallies, trials and all other track-based activities and those involved in leisure off road events, unless we have specifically agreed this with you, before your cover began. 1.10 Vehicles involved in commercial activity, including carrying tools and equipment for commercial use or using the vehicle for hire or reward (such as a taxi), unless we have specifically agreed this with you, before your cover began. 1.11 Major repairs, servicing, stripping down vehicles or reassembly (including repairing faulty brakes, steering, suspension or DIY work). 1.12 Recovering a caravan or trailer if it is occupied by people or livestock, and transporting animals and pets in a recovery vehicle (with the exception of Assistance Dogs). In these cases, the agent s decision is final. 1.13 Any costs you have to pay if, following an accident, the police have temporarily removed the vehicle to a safe place or local garage. After you have paid any costs and filled in the necessary paperwork, we will recover your vehicle subject to the conditions under clause D12. 1.14 Recovery if it would be dangerous or illegal for our agent to load or transport your vehicle. In these cases, the agent s decision is final. 1.15 We cannot provide help on commercial garage premises which are not our agent s premises. 15
1.16 Services in the case of: war or military operations; acts of terrorism; events beyond our control; civil disorder; a national emergency; anything which the Government or highway authority does or fails to do; legal restrictions; industrial disputes; fire; lightning; explosion; flood; nuclear explosions or a release of ionising radiation; subsidence; or severe weather conditions. 1.17 Any claims arising from speeding or alcohol/drug related incidents. 1.18 We (and any of our directors, employees or other representatives) will not be legally responsible for any losses, costs or damages which you suffer as a result of our failure to provide the services listed in section F. 2) Despite those previous exclusions, we do not intend anything in this Policy Document to limit any legal rights you may have as a consumer against us or our employees or agents as a consequence of death or personal injury resulting from our negligence or that of our employees or agents. F. Scope of cover 1) Standard cover 1.1 If your vehicle cannot be driven because of a breakdown, we will try to repair the fault at the roadside so that you can continue your journey safely and legally. 16
1.2 In circumstances where it is not possible or safe to repair a fault at the roadside (for example, on a motorway), we may take the vehicle to a safe place or to the agent s premises to carry out the repairs. 1.3 If the fault or damage is major and, in our agent s opinion, cannot be repaired at the scene of the breakdown or locally within a reasonable time, we will transport the vehicle, contents, driver and up to 7 passengers to your chosen destination. We will not pay for any other recoveries. 1.4 If it is in our and your interests, and with our joint agreement, we can repair a major fault locally and we will pay the labour costs and reasonable incidental expenses. This will be instead of having to transport you and your vehicle a long distance to carry out the repairs. You will be responsible for the cost of the parts. 1.5 If your vehicle is not safe to drive because of accidental damage, theft, attempted theft or vandalism, we will make it roadworthy at the scene if we can. You will be responsible for the full cost of any repair, and for collecting the vehicle. If repairs cannot be carried out, we will take the vehicle to your chosen destination. 1.6 Relief driver If the only driver of the vehicle cannot continue a journey because of illness or injury, we may at our absolute discretion agree to provide you with a relief driver. 2) Comprehensive cover You are entitled to the cover described in section F1 and the following: 2.1 We will provide help if the vehicle fails to start within half a mile of your address that we have on our records. 2.2 For help provided at your address, our agent will try to repair the fault. If they can t do this, we will take the vehicle immediately to a nearby garage but you will have to pay for any repairs. If you do not accept immediate recovery, you will have to pay for any further help for the same fault. 2.3 We will only provide help at your address if your vehicle does not start. 17
3) Deluxe cover You are entitled to the cover described in section F1 and F2 and the following extra cover, including Section 3.3, European cover: 3.1 If, in our opinion, repairs to the vehicle cannot be finished during the same day we deal with the breakdown or accident, we will: a) arrange and pay for the hire of a replacement car (up to 1600cc model), subject to availability, for up to 48 hours, with you being responsible for fuel costs; or b) pay up to 60 for each person for overnight bed and breakfast accommodation at a hotel near the repair garage, and up to 40 for reasonable public transport costs to get the driver to the garage the following day. You must send us your claim within 28 days for us to pay you these costs, along with the relevant receipts. Restrictions, limitations and exclusions on temporary vehicles We cannot guarantee that a replacement vehicle, or a like-for-like replacement vehicle, will be available. Any replacement vehicle will be governed by the conditions of the hire car company and we may not be able to provide a replacement vehicle if you cannot meet those conditions. You will be responsible for any insurance payment stipulated by the hire car company. We will not pay for any extra charges relating to specific needs of a replacement vehicle such as tow bars or roof racks; these requirements are subject to availability. We will not pay for the cost of fuel or oil used in any replacement vehicle. We will not pay for loss or damage to a replacement vehicle we have given you. We will not pay for any personal accident insurance or any other insurance we have not authorised. Our breakdown services do not extend to hire cars provided under clauses F3.1, F3.3.1, F3.3.2, F3.3.5 and F3.3.8. Any replacement vehicle must stay in the country where it was hired unless the hire car company agrees otherwise in writing. 18
3. You must take up your entitlement to a hire car within 2 working days of the day of the breakdown. Your entitlement depends on you: a) having a valid driving licence with you; and b) being able to meet the conditions of the hire car supplier, including a minimum age of 23 and having a valid credit card with you at the time the hire car is arranged. 3.3 European cover This cover only applies to permanent named vehicles and is not valid for claims under the Personal cover option see F5. Your vehicle any permanent vehicle named by you under a current UK Deluxe policy which meets the conditions described under section C and which we do not exclude under Service Limitations and Exclusions in section E. You may have to pay for some services such as hotel accommodation and claim it back from us when you get back to the UK. The exchange rate will be based on that current at the time the claim is processed. We will aim to provide the most suitable and cost effective solution to your problem and our decision will be final. As well as the general terms and conditions of this policy, we will provide the following services (depending on the exceptions shown in F3.3.9) if you travel to a country listed under geographical limits below: Geographical limits: Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia (West of the Urals), San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia, Turkey in Europe, Ukraine. Trip definition a pre-booked continuous journey which begins and ends in the UK within the policy period as shown on your membership card, which does not exceed 180 days in total. European cover is intended to cover holidays and not for cases where the vehicle is left in charge of someone other than the policy holder and we may ask to see copies of travel documentation if there is any dispute. 19
3.3.1 Cover before you travel If your vehicle cannot be driven because of a breakdown, accident, theft or attempted theft during 7 days immediately before a pre-booked trip and repairs cannot be completed before you leave, we will: a) arrange and pay a maximum of up to 800 for you to hire a replacement car, subject to availability, with you being responsible for all fuel costs and insurance; or b) subject to all legal and statutory regulations agree a temporary vehicle swap to allow you to continue with your journey; or c) if your vehicle can be repaired within 24 hours of your original planned departure, we will cover the cost of rebooking your sea crossing or journey via the Channel Tunnel which was missed as a result of the incident giving rise to a claim under this section. 3.3.2 Missed Motorail connection If you fail to connect with a pre-booked Motorail service (does not include Channel Tunnel) on the outward journey because your vehicle breaks down, or is involved in an accident, theft, or attempted theft, we will: a) pay up to 200 to store the insured vehicle at a location near the Motorail depot for your trip; and b) pay the extra transport costs of you, your passengers and luggage to or from the Motorail depot and the location of your vehicle; and c) arrange and pay a maximum of up to 800 for you to hire a replacement car, subject to availability, with you being responsible for all fuel costs and insurance. 3.3.3 Roadside assistance and local recovery If your vehicle cannot be driven because of a breakdown, accident, theft or attempted theft during your trip, we will: a) try to repair the fault at the roadside so that you can continue your journey safely and legally; or 20 b) if the fault cannot be fixed at the side of the road, or in circumstances where it is not possible or safe to try to repair a fault at the roadside (for example, on a motorway), we will transport the vehicle, contents, driver and up to 7 passengers to a nearby garage for repair. In some countries if you break down on a motorway or other major route, your call may be answered by the police and they may arrange for a recovery without our authorisation. If this is the case, you may be asked to pay for the service and you should keep the receipt and claim it back from us when you get back to the UK.
3.3.4 Providing spare parts If replacement parts are not available locally to carry out a permanent repair, we will try and get them elsewhere. You will have to pay by credit card or debit card the cost of the replacement parts before we order them. We will pay all freight charges, subject to a maximum of 500 associated with getting the parts to the local repairer. 3.3.5 Not being able to use your vehicle If your vehicle cannot be driven because of a breakdown, accident, theft or attempted theft during your trip and cannot be repaired within 24 hours, we will: a) arrange and pay a maximum of up to 800 for you to hire a replacement car, subject to availability, with you being responsible for all fuel costs and insurance; or b) pay the reasonable costs to transport you, up to 7 passengers and your luggage to your onward destination; or c) pay for overnight hotel accommodation for you and up to 7 passengers, up to 60 UK sterling for each person each night, to cover any additional costs you may incur in excess of your planned accommodation costs. We will not pay your planned accommodation costs. 3.3.6 Relief driver If the only available driver of your vehicle cannot continue a journey because of illness or injury, we will: a) provide a qualified driver to drive your vehicle and up to 7 passengers back to your home address in the UK; or b) pay any extra costs to transport your vehicle, up to 7 passengers and luggage back to the UK as long as these costs are not higher than the market value of your vehicle; or c) pay the reasonable costs for someone you choose to travel to where the insured vehicle is kept to drive it back to your home address in the UK. 3.3.7 Transporting your vehicle home If your vehicle cannot be driven because of a breakdown, accident, theft or attempted theft during your trip or your vehicle could not be repaired in time for your return journey to the UK, we will: a) pay any extra costs of transporting you, up to 7 passengers and luggage back to the UK; and 21
22 b) pay the cost of transporting your vehicle to your home address in the UK as long as these costs are not higher than the market value of the insured vehicle; or c) pay the reasonable costs for someone you choose to travel to the place where your vehicle is kept to drive it back to your home address in the UK. Important notes: If we authorise your vehicle to be sent home this could take up to 15 working days to arrange. The UK market value of the vehicle will be defined as shown in the Glass s Guide or recognised equivalent. We will not be responsible for the transportation of any excise goods which come under the jurisdiction of HM Customs and Excise such as tobacco, alcohol or fuel. These items must be removed from the vehicle prior to transportation being arranged and you will be responsible for the arrangement and the cost of any alternative method of shipping. 3.3.8 Temporary replacement vehicle in the UK If you have to return to the UK before your vehicle, we will: a) arrange and pay a maximum of up to 800 for you to hire a replacement car, subject to availability, with you being responsible for all fuel costs and insurance, until your vehicle is returned to the UK; or b) subject to all legal and statutory regulations agree a temporary vehicle swap until your vehicle is returned to the UK. 3.3.9 Exclusions which apply to section F3.3 We will not pay for: any claims arising from a Deluxe policy which was not current within the 7 days immediately before a trip or an existing policy which expires before the end of your trip; any costs associated with alternative method of shipping for any excise goods; any bail or customs duty you must pay; any costs which you would have had to pay if the incident had not happened; any costs arising after your vehicle has been returned to the UK irrespective of whether the vehicle requires workshop repair; the cost of replacement parts, labour or other materials; costs resulting from a previously discovered fault which has not been repaired by a qualified technician; services covered by any other insurance policy or costs which you can claim against another person;
the costs of any services you have to pay outside the geographical limits; the costs of any services our control centre have not authorised; loss or damage to any unaccompanied baggage or personal belongings we are transporting; any fines awarded against you; and your vehicle to be sent home if the cost will exceed its UK market value. 4) Personal cover A premium for Personal cover increases the services to which you are entitled, to any privately owned vehicle you or your domestic partner drive or travel in, within the UK, and any privately owned caravan or trailer that is attached to the vehicle. The vehicle must meet the conditions described under section C and which we do not exclude under service limitations and exclusions under section E. 4.1 Exclusion We will only provide services if you have your Britannia Rescue membership card at the scene of the breakdown. Signed: Mike Rogers Group Chief Executive Liverpool Victoria Insurance Company Limited 23
For various legal, regulatory and service requirements your telephone call may be recorded or monitored. CSMA Club acts as an introducer to the Liverpool Victoria group of companies for general insurance. Britannia Rescue is a registered trade mark and is a trading style of the Liverpool Victoria group of companies. Liverpool Victoria Insurance Company Limited (LVIC), registered in England and Wales No. 3232514 is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority, register number 202965. Registered address: County Gates, Bournemouth BH1 2NF. Tel: 01202 292333. CSMA33 150K 10/08 WS20804831